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CRICKHDWElL UNION APPEAL. Extraordinary Result of- Lack of Houses. At IMomnoiith.pb.irc Ounrtcr Ssssioiis before Sir H. Mather-Jackson (chairman) and other magistrates, the guardians of the Crickhowell Union appealed against an order for the re- moval of paupers, the respondents being the guardians of the Bedwellty Union. Mr St. John Micklethwaitc and Capt. Raglan Somerset (instructed by Mr Thomas Vaughan) were for the appellants, and Mr Herbert Davey and Mr A. W. E. Wort (instructed by Messrs R. H. Spencer & Sons) were for the respondents. It appeared that Thomas Downs, a collier, now lodging at Sirhowy, who formerly resided at Rassau, in the Crickhowell Union, had been unable to find a house for his wife and seven children, after having to leave the house he formerly occupied, on its sale and they had been obliged to go into the Bedwellty Work- house. Downes, who earned between 93 and E4 a week, paid 25s. a week for their main- tenance. The magistrates had made an order for their removal on the ground that they were chargeable to the Crickhowell Union. The Chairman, in announcing that the appeal would be allowed with costs, said it was a pity that so much of the time of the court should have been taken up with this case. He failed to see how the man could be classed as a pauper, and he thought the case should never have been brought before the magistrates in the first ense, but settled by an arrangement between the man and the guardians. He did not wish to reflect on the Crickhowell Board of Guardians in any way, as they very properly contested the case. Naturally they did not want to be saddled with the ex- pense of keeping a woman and her family of seven children.

Brecon Allotments Watton Section. To the Editor of the COUNTY TIMES, tAir,-In your last issue there appeared a paragraph stating that a very convenient iieid near the Gas Works has been let out in allot- ments at a very nominal rent. "lp I T4- r. A-U 0 "1\A.;v "v "L' ""4- "&L..L'&Ll".a.j situated for the residents of the Watton has been leased to be cultivated as allot- ments, and it may be as well to give particulars. The area is 2 acres, 3 roods, 14 perches, and the annual rent is X18. The lessees pay all rates, taxes, and assessments, also keep in repair the fences and sheds, and there is the usual condition about giving up the field at the end of the term re-laid as when they took possession. AGRICOLA. Brecon, April 15th, 1918.

LLANAFANFAWR. Local Will. Morgan Williams, of Cwm- fadog, Llanafanfawr, farmer, who died on December 1, intestate, and a widower, aged 88 years, left estate valued at f 7,105 gross, with net personalty Letters of administra- tion have been granted to his son, Mr Thomas Williams, of Bwlchciliau, farmer, and his daughter, Mrs Catherine Pugh, wife of Mr Thomas Pugh, of Wernfawr, Llanganten. Pc"- Lp"+ +>,c V;c°r war, nb!c to take the services at both churches. The Rural Dean (vicar of Eglwys-Oen-Duw) and the Rev. J. H. A. Griffiths, vicar of Newbridge- on-Wye, officiated the previous Sunday. Presentation.—Immediately after the service on Sunday evening at Llanafan a pleasant little function took place in the vestry, when the faithful service of Mr. Edward Hamer, who was lately married to Miss Lewis, Cefnhawrre, and is going to live at Tynpant, Cilmery, was recognised by the Sunday School and Choir. The presentation, consisting of a silver teapot, butter knife and cheque, was made by Mrs. Owen, Vicarage, in a few well-chosen words. The Rev. John C. Owen (vicar) also spoke, referring to the sterling qualities and admirable character of Mr. Hamer, who feelingly re sponded. The secretary of the movement was Mr. Frank Richards, Doiccile Shop. Vestry.—The Llanafan Vestry was hold on Thursday last ,hen Air. John Davios groes, was elected parish warden in place of the late Mr. Evan Davies, with whose family a vote of condolence was passed. The Vicar re- appointed Mr. John Richards, Dolcelle Shop, as-his warden.—Llanfihangel Vestry was held 011 Friday. Mr. Evan Mason was re-elected vicar's warden and Mr. Evan Davies, Belle Vue, people's warden.

RRECOM AEROPLANE WEEK. I (Continued from Page 3). THE RI$E OF THE THERMOMETER. The total of the investment in war bonds and war savings certificates in Brecon during "Aeroplane Week at the close of each day, as shown by the thermometer in High street, is as follows .1 £ Friday (April 12, opening day) 28,500 Saturday 30,000 Monday 38,250 Tuesday 41,270 Wednesday (mid-day) 45,000 1 The minimum of £ 50,000 for this week is safe, but there must be a big response between now and Saturday night if the amount that will really make Brecon proud is to be realised. A most encouraging feature of Friday's trans- actions was the investment of £ 500 in war savings certificates at the bureau 011 Friday evening. It is hoped our working classes will add materially to investments of this kind during the remaining few days available. Equally gratifying are the contributions of the school children in war savings. Much was ex- pected of the farmers on Tues&y, but it rained all day, and there also happened to be a fair at Devynock, so that we had a poor market. THE AEROPLANE. The Mayor has received a communication from the officer commanding an aerodrome somewhere in England," with whom the ar- rangements for the visit of an aeroplane were made, stating that the weather conditions at that end did not permit of a flight to Brecon on Friday last. On Tuesday, the next day fixed, a visit was obviously out of the question. It is still hoped that it may be possible to send an aeroplane here on Friday, when there will be many people in town for the egg, butter, and poultry market. MR. LLOYD GEORGE INTERESTED. A letter has been received from the Prime Minister stating that "he is very interested in the efforts being made by the Brecon and District War Savings' Committee to raise aeroplanes at this time."

The Late Rev. Wm. Owen. The death took place at Clynderwen, in the parish of Ciliau Aeron, Cardiganshire, on the 7th inst., at the age of 60, of the Rev. William Owen (brother of the Vicar of Llanafanfawr), who was very well known to a number of the clergy and laity fin Breconshire, he having worked for some time in Ystradrelltc parish. The deceased gentlemen, who had suffered a long illness, was of a bright and genial dis- position, and was greatly liked wherever he went. He was the eldest son of the Rev. John Owen, Capel Ffynon, latterly Llanarth, who played such a prominent part in the revival of 1859 in Cardiganshire. He was educated at Islington Missionary College. Ordained in 1877, he went to North West America for the Church Missionary Society, and accomplished a great work amongst the Red Indians. After 12 years of hard work his health gave way, and he had to come home. In 1903 the Bishop of S. David's appointed him rector of Ciliau Aeron, and he became a neighbour of his younger brother (Rev. John C. Owen), who was then Vicar of Ystrad. An ideal parish priest, he won his way into the hearts of all his par- ishioners, Churchmen and Nonconformists alike. He had the dilapidated Parish Church restored and the value of the benefice augmented, in- creased the number of communicants and Sun- dii^ hcliOLU adiiexeuto, <uid leu xno p.U loiilOlioi a to give freely to foreign missions. Owing to failing health he resigned the living in 1914. He lpnv9« n wi(lQw, qHP brother and three sisters. The sisters are Mrs Rees and Miss Owen, Llangranog, and Mrs Phillips, Llan- dovery.

LLANFRYNACH. Accident.—Master Johnny Jones, eldest son of Mr Daniel Jones, met with a serious accident last week. As he was dismounting from a horse he fell and fractured his hip-bone. PersonaL-Master Hugh Hilary Lewis is to be congratulated upon his successes at the Christ College sports. Although only thirteen years of age, he was second in the half-mile scratch (under 16), second in the 150 yards (under 14), second junior steeplechase (under 15), and won the silver cup open to the second games forwards. Easter Vestry.—The Easter Vestry was held on the Gth inst. The rector (Rev. Hilary Lewis) presided. The churchwardens' accounts, which showed a satisfactory balance, were passed. The Rector again nominated Mr C. H. de Win- ton as his wardeif, and Mr Howel Davies was re-elected parish warden. The following were appointed sidesmen :—Messrs H. Carvell, W. Walter: J Evrrr W;r:. W John Jones, E. R. Davies, and T. Bottom. In his resume of the work of the church for the past year, the Rector expressed indebtedness to theA organist and all church workers, and a special vote of thanks was accorded the donors of gifts to the church, such as the war shrine. the sanctuary curtains, and surplices for the choir. Votes of sympathy were passed with the relatives of those members whose sons had fallen in action. For Prisoners of War.—On Tuesday evening last a very enjopable entertainment was held in the Parish Hall in aid of the Prisoners of War fund. There was a very ready response to the appeals of those who sold tickets, and there was a large and appreciative audience. The first part of the programme consisted of solos given by Miss Faith de Winton, Messrs W. H. Larkin and E. R. Davies, and comic songs by Mr Ewart Wise, who had a great reception. The second part consisted of a sketch gi--en by the Cantref Rectory party. The parts were admirably sustained by Miss Saunders-Jones, the Rev. T). Saunders Jones, and Mr Rhys Jones. During the interval Miss de Winton, who for the last two years has rendered splendid service on behalf of the prisoners of war, gave a short address on the work. The proceeds of the entertainment amounted to £ 11. [Other news on page 3].

lLANGORSE FUNERAL. On Wednesday, the 10th inst., amid many manifestations of respect and sympathy, the funeral took place of the late Mrs. Rees. Prytherch, Elvgro," Llangorse, who passed eway rather suddenly on the previous Saturday. Deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Powell. Crickie, and a member of a well-known and highly esteemed family in the locality. She was a faithful member of S. Paulinus' Church and was always a ready helper in every cause connected with it. Her loss will be keenly felt by a large number of her fellow members and friends. The funeral was one of the largest seen in this neighbourhood for some time, many having come from long distances. The Rev. J. Marsden Jones (vicar) conducted a short service at the house and also officiated in church and at the graveside. The service in church was choral and very impressive and the sacred building was crowded with relatives and friends. Miss Thomas, the Villa, presided at the organ and played a suitable selection as the cortege entered, and the hymns Jesu lover of my soul and Peace perfect peace were sung. On the resurrection morning" was sung at the graveside. The coffin was of unpolished oak, with heavy brass fittings and bore the inscription Mary Diana Prytherch, died April nth, 1918, aged 50 years." The bearers were :—Messrs. E. R. Jones (Tymawr), W. Gwillim (Talgarth), J. Morgan (Let-ton Court), and T. Watkins (Court-y-Prior). The mourners were Ir. Rees Prytherch (husband), Mrs. Powell. Crickie (mother), Mr. fiilu Mrs. Williams. Crickie (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. J. Powell, Crickie (brother), Mr. T. Powell, Crickie (brother), Corporal D. Powell, M.G.S. (brother), Miss Mary Williams (niece). Mrs. Jones. Tymawr (sister-in-law and great friend), Mr. E. R. Jones, Tymawr Mr. and Mrs. I Prytherch, Pengam (brother and sister-in-law), Master J. Prynherch (nephew), Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Plas (nephew and niece). Mrs. E. J. Watkins, Sirhowey (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Letton Court (cousins), Mrs. W. Morgan, Velinewydd (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Peudre (cousins), Mr. and Mrs. Rees Powell (cousins), Mr. and Mrs. Gwillim. Ffostill (cousins), Mr. and Mrs. Gwillim, Talgarth (cousins), Mrs. Thomas, Wenallt (cousin), Mrs. Williams, Colebrook (cousin), Mr Price, Fairview (cousin), Mrs. Davies, Tygwvn (cousin), Mr. and Miss Prytherch, Blaina (uncle and cousin), Mr W. Rees and Miss Rees, Llanfrynach (cousins), Mr R. Rees, Talybont (cousins), Mr D. Morgans, Tygwyn (uncle), Mr J. Jones, Plas (uncle), Mr D. Price and Mr John Price, Clydach (cousins), Mr and Mrs Eckley. Courtllacca (cousins), Messrs W. and W. Eckley, Pencaemelyn (cousins), Mr D. Jones. Talwen (cousin), Mrs Watkeys, Mrs Strawford. and Miss StrawTford, Lynwood (cousins). Mr John Price, solicitor, Brecon, Deputy-Chief- Constable and Mrs Jones, Brecon. Mr David Morgan, Brecon, etc. The undertaker was Mr W, Williams. Red Lion Hotel, Llangorse. Appended is a list of the many beautiful floral tributes :—In loving memory of my dear wife, from Sorrowing Husband and Niece Mary In loving memory of dear Minnie, from Mother and Brothers In loving mem- I ory and with deepest sympathy, from her Sister, Nephew, aid Nieces In loving mem- ory of dear Minnie, from William, Lizzie, and Nephew Harold In loving memory of our dear sister, from Mr and Mrs E. R. Jones, Tymawr" II In loving memory of dear Minnie, from Dai and Bell In tender remembrance, from Mr and Mrs Prytherch, Pengam In loving memory from L all at the Plas In loving memory from Annie and Will, Velin- newydd I11 loving memory of our dear conon. Gone but not forgotteif,' from Mrs T, Eckley, Courtllacca In loving memory and deepest sympathy from all at Lynwood deepest sympathy from all at Lynwood" With deepest sympathy from Mrs Watkins and all at Court-y-Prior "With sincere sympathy, from Miss Woolly, Pump House Hotel, Llandrindod" (wreath and bunch of flowers) "With deep sympathy from all at Bank House In deep sympathy, from S. Howells and T. Jones, Tyluce In deep sympathy, from Mrs Thomas, Wenallt In deep sympathy, from Mrs James and Mrs Brown, Fronwen." Mr Prytherch, Elygro, and Mrs Powell, Crickie, wish to thank very sincerely the numerous kind friends for their expression of sympathy in the family's sad bereavement.

CEFN COED. Funeral.—The funeral of the late Miss Annie Evans took place at the Cefn, cemetery on Friday last, the Rev. J. Davies, rector of Vaynor, officiating. There were many beautiful floral tributes, including one from St. Johns Church Sunday School, Where Miss Evans had long been a member. jaihi iago very interesting function took place at Carmel Baptist Church on Thursday evening last, when the Rev. and Mrs N. W. Hopkins were made the recipients of a case of treasury notes on the occasion of their marriage. Mr Thomas Williams, deacon, took the chair, and an entertaining programme was given by the following :—Mrs B. Francis, Misses M. J. Haddock, G. Jones, H. Meredith, W. Evans, G. M. Howard, and Messrs T. Jones, D. H. Jones, W. Jones, D. Meredith, Jacob Price, and Evan Morgan, while Mr Gwilym Thomas recited appropriate verses of his own composition. The organ was played by Mr Meredith. Mr T. Williams made the presenta- tion on behalf of the members of Carmel. A very enjoyable evening closed with a song in 11 z!1 beautiful harmony by Mr David Meredith and party.

GILWERN. Mining Classes.—Classes for mining have been held at the Council School during the winter session, Mr. W. H. Charles being the teacher. An examination was held on March 30th at Brynmawr, when the following 'pupils passed for firemen for mines :—Herbert Price, Robert Stephens, W. Jones, A. Rosser, and T. Edmunds. Mr. Thos. Williams, manager at Lancaster's, Blaina, was the examiner.

r RBECOKSHIRE WAR ITEMS. Lieut. Colonel C. W. Pearless. D.S.O., South Wales Borderers. has been gazetted D.A, and Q.-M.-G. on the General Staff from A.A. and O.M.G., and to be temp. brigadier general whilst so employed. He has been in the South Wales Borderers since 1892 and was at one time stationed at Brecon. He fought, in the South African campaign, but gained his D.S.O. in the present war. The promotion of Captain R. 0. Crewe-Read, South Wales Borderers Special Reserve, to be temporary major as from August 31st last was gazetted on Friday. Lieut. Amos Barroll. M.C.. King's Liverpool Regt., formerly of Crickhowell, has had his left arm amputated in consequence of wounds. Former Brecon Journalist Killed. Lieut. B. J. Hodson, Royal Irish Rifles, formerly a member of the Brecon County Times" reporting staff, was killed in action on March 21st. He was 35 years of age and had had a most adventurous career. He was fight- ing against the Boers at 17 years of age. Sub- sequently he had'a great deal of. experience as a war correspondent in the two Balkan wars and the early part of the present war. Ho went to New Zealand for Captain Scott's exclusive polar stories, and directly he returned he went off to Stockholm for the Olympic games. He jonjod the Army in December, r 1915. lie went through the fighting in the Irish rebellion, and was twice wounded in France. He leaves Dt widow and two children resident in London. Colonei Cole-Hamilton a Prisonert. Mrs. Cole-Hamilton, of Yscvthrog House, Pwlcli, wife of Lieut.-Colonel C. %|Cole- Hamilton, C.M.G.. D.S.O., Royal lrishlhgifle,4, received a wire from him on the 10th inst. stating that he is a prisoner of war at Karl sruhe. Colonel Cole-Hamiltpn is a son of the late Captain William Claude Cole-Hamilton, Beltrim, County Tyrone, and a kinsman of the Earl of Enniskillen. Born in 1869, he served for many years in the Army. and at one time held a commission in the now defunct Louth Militia. In the Boer War he com- manded a mounted infantry company of the Royal Irish Rifles, being awarded the D.S.O. and mentioned in despatches. Retiring with the rank of captain from the Army, he settled at Llangattock, Crickhowell, and in 1912 was appointed Chief Constable of Brecon- shire, which post he temporarily vacated in July, 1915, to join the Ulster Division, accept- .L I ing the offer of a commission as major aud second in command of a battalion. He was for a time in the Central Antrims. and was then second in command of the East Belfast Regt., being subsequently transferred to another battalion. He has been twice wounded in the present war, mentioned in despatches and awarded the C.M.G. The Colonel married in 1903 Miss Lucy Charlwood Thorold. daughter of the late Mr. R. H. Thorold, Major H. A. W. Cole-Hamilton. York and La nenstor Regt. (attached IV, est Yorks), wounded and missiny, is a kinsman of Colonel Cole-Hamilton, being a member of a collateral branch of the Earl of Enniskillen family. STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE'S VOTE OF .SYMPATHY. At a meeting of the Breconshire Standing Joint Committee on Friday last, the chairman (Mr. J. E. Moore-Gwyn) said he was sure they were all very grieved to heai* that their gallant Chief Constable had been taken prisoner and was in tho hands of the Germans at Kar^'nhe. They all knew very well that wherever there was fighting he would be in the thick of it. They hoped he had been taken prisoner without being seriously wounded, and he felt sure they would like to express their deep sympathy with Mrs. Cole-Hamilton in her great anxietv and their sincere hope that her gallant husband would return safe and sound to his family and to the country. He moved that as a resoltion. Mr. David Powell, in seconding, said he had passed through the experience that Mrs. Cole Hamilton was passing through now. and they could only hope that there would be early tidings that the gallant Colonel was safe and sound. It was their earnest wish that he was not seriously wounded and that circumstances would permit of his early return to Brecon.

——1 f BEULAH. Death of Mrs. J. James. Wvlfa —The death of Mrs. Jane James, Wylfa, Beulaii, took place on Wednesday of last week, at the advanced- age of 84 years. The deceased lady had lived in the locality for over 60 years, and was married to Mr. David James, who was a native of this district. He died about 15 years ago. Dnnnor tw twelve ATv* }fad been in delicate health, but was always cheerful and uncomplaining. She was much respected in the neighbourhood, and was a member of Eglwys Oen Duw Church. She leaves two sons a.1, ree daughters, besides inanv grand- children, one of whom, Miss Eva Thomas, has lived with heritor some years. The funeral took place last Saturday, when deceased was buried by the side of her husband in Eglwys Oen Duw churchyard. The officiating clergy- man at the house and church was the vicar, Rev. J. Y. Evans. The eldest daughter, Mrs, Miller, London, was unable to attend. Tho chief mourners were Mr. David James. London, son Mrs. Thomas. Hirwain. daughter Mrs. James, daughter, Brynaman Miss Eva Thomas, grand-daughter Mrs. Paines. niece Mrs. T. Arthur, nephew, and other relatives and friends. Floral tributes were sent by relatives and friends.

SENNYBRIDGE. Killed in Action.-Tlie sad news kas been received by Mrs Jenkins. Boot Shop, that her only son, Pte. Sam Jenkins. Household Bat- talion, jvho was reported missing eleven months ago, is now reported to have been killed. Pte. Jenking, who was 21 years of age. was educated at Trevecca College. Talgarth.

w Kf r'Ktwart nr niUO ns QW'imsv* wiSiT it liON. 4- Dedication of Episcopal Chair f P.o"y.n t;Af" W <ww vil« The Bishop of Swansea held his visitation a." Archdeacon at the Priory Church, Brecon, On Tuesday. There was a good attendance of clergy and laity. At the close of the service I ?}e episcopal chair presented to the Bishop on election to the Episcopate was dedicated. The Bishop deli ycred an informal address llistead of the customary charge. He men- tioned that the Archdeaconry had provided ^cient funds to erect two Church Army huts 0r service with the Army, one which had been erected in Mesopotamia. From all accounts, said, the Church Army huts were a source °* great comfort to our gallant soldiers who ^ere fighting so bravely at tlie present moment. He also mentioned that the local gift of £ 100 to the Institute at Mhow was a fitting com- memoration of the long stay of the couwty battalion in that station. Referring to the Welsh Church Commission, he remarked that at the end of the war the Church would not be taken unawares in this matter. The Governing and Representative Bodies were both now forking assiduously in a way that augured well j-or the future of the Church. In conclusion "is lordship alluded to the present "dark days," aad said "If the Kaiser thinks that the great Question of sacrifice is being decidcd now on ^fields of France, lie is 2,000 years-beb4«d e times. If we assi&t our men by -fttu' ^tayers we may be quite sure that with their forage and endurance the great cause of right, eI"ty and irui.il will be vindicated.' »j At the conclusion of the address the Rev v?" J- Church Jones (vicar of Battle and Rural irpau of Brecon Part I) said :—My Lord lshop—On behalf of the contributing Parishes 111 the Archdeaconry of Brecon, I have, this Afternoon, the great privilege and pleasure of slQng you to accept. the episcopal chair, as a ^ark of our sincere gratification for your j*evation to the Episcopate as Bishop of Nausea. It may seem a somewhat tardy reCognition on our part of a well-deserved and ?°Pular appointment, seeing that .you have now that dignity for 21 years; but steps »•*« aken in this direction quite 2 years ago, and it as only been due to the circumstances of the ^Usual times in which -we are living that the J^ay in obtaining the chair has occurred. We ere all v,-ell aware that a mere personal .gift *°uld be the last thing that you would desisa, so the natural alternative appeared to be ,0niething that would add permanently to the Justification of this veneraoie euifltw— chief spiritual home and the pardon- a J? pride of all your Archdeaconry— more especially so, because it is y0 church which has been entrusted to JJr Pastoral care, as vicar of the parish of S. .1 Brecon, for over twenty one years ^Ue, if I may dip into the future, I am sure I frla-y which we have every confidence will Eventually become our cathedral, with you, we frust, God willing, clioco^an. It few J^vays beugn a feature of our Church, from time ^laemo^jp, that any such ceremony should be ^?kcd by a service of a religious character, Sift"80"1 'n ;1 Edition to this presentation of our v,-ould ask you to solemnly dedicate the e, to the glory of God, and the greater At richIlleilt of this, His sanctuary, wherein it llds. £ 0 Bishop said he desired most gratefally acknowledge the gift presented and to Press his most sincere thanks to all through- the Archdeaconry who had made their QJ triDuti<>us. He uesireu to uuunnii the t.ifo that episcopal chair to the succeeding vicars {).¡! the church and further holders of the offiee t> churchwarden. T-T;, lordship then formed the ceremony of dedication. he chair, which was designed by Sir ^^Scombe John, was carved by his brother, Mr °Qias John, of Cardiff, and is a beaxitif*l Ple £ e of work. 0 -^he Bishop held a court at Builth Wells Monday for the admission of chureh ardens.

TALYSONT-ON-USK. ..The late Mr. J. C. Morgan.—The funeiml of late Mr. J. C. Morgan, of the U.sk Hotel, place at Llansantffraed on Wednesday, the th *nstimt. Mr. Morgan was well known in e locality, but had been in failing health for w years past. He was a great lover of Iand in his earlier days had been a keen °rtsman and athlete, and was the holcter •f { any valuable trophies. The funeral was '^ly attended. The service at the house nas >°uducted by the Rev. J. S. Da vies, Rector »f j ,a'ithetty. and at the church by the Rev. Wm. j (Rector of Llautsantffraed) and the Rev. w, avies. The pri icipal mourners present TIT r< HT 'ri A n vj.Us), Messrs. H. Morgan, Merthyr, and JL cVirgan' Hei"cford (brothers), and four graad- QUdren, Jack and Willie Morgan, and Walter Bobbie Grimmer. Floral tributes were by Mrs. Morgan (the widow), From lfil'1, 11Q, and the Boys," Annie and Joe," Cecil Ida." Grand-children at Wellington Y^arry and Becca," and "Arthur and Emma." sons of deceased were unable to be present, v *ck being in hospital at Grantham, and the t°Siigest being in Canada awaiting his discharge ^QtQ°the Army after being wounded in Franee

■BMIIWIIM M MMMWNAMAI^MAWIIIIIN ■—«« LLANWHTYD WELLS Church Items.—The Vicar (the Rev. J. E' Lloyd) presided at the annual vestry held at St. James' Church on Wednesday. Mr. G. C. Beard was re-nominated Vicar's v Warden, and Councillor N. Evans was re-elected people's warden, and Mr. Rhys D. Jones, Brynonen, warden of the old parish church. A cheque for £15 Os. 5d. (Easter offering) was given to the Vicar, and a gentleman visitor present, kindly liquidated an adverse balance of £ 5 odd on the old parish church account. The following were added to the rota of sidesmen:—Mr. J. F. Morton (Askomel Hotel), Mr. Williams, Wylfa Mr. D. J. Nicholas, Mr. W. Griffin, Ffos farm and Mr. Powell, Sunny Bank. Military Notes. —= Lieut.-Colonel St. Leger Davies, Manchester Regiment (attached Lan- cashire Fusiliers) reported killed in action, was the yonnger son of Mr. J. M. Davies, Froodvale, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, and brother of Mr. C. F. Davies, Hafdre, Llanwrtyd Wells. He was educated at Rugby, and founded the Welsh National Rifle Association. Joining the Man- Chester Regiment he fought in Egypt and Galipoli, where he was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous gallantry. With the Lancashire Fusiliers he was at Sinai Peninsula, going from 1::1 there to France. Recently, home on leave, he was called hurriedly again to the front. Colonel Davies was deservedly popular amongst rifle shots throughout Wales. • ▼ Farmers' Union.—Under the auspices of the Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union a public meeting to consider the formation of a branch for the Llanwrtyd and Llangammarch districts was held at the Victoria Hall on Friday even- j ing, and was well attended. Mr. E. E. Lewis, t Erwbeili, presided, and was supported by Messrs. O. W. Davies, Aberduhonw (Chairman of the; Brecon and Radnor Farmers' Union), Alderman M. T. Davies, Talgarth Messrs. J. W. Jones, Sheopkcuse, Hay J. S. Davioc, Birlltk and J. P. Griffiths, general secretary. The Chair- man, in his introductory remarks, dwelt on ( the urgent necessity of unity amongst farmers. • The Farmers' Union had already done a great j amount of good in advising the Government on different agricultural matters, especially to the j advantage of the tenant farmers. They had received two concessions recently from the. Government, viz., the farmers to have the j choice of selling their fat stock by live as well; L as by dead weight also this year tlfey would have 60 per cent. above the 1914 prices for their wool. He urged the importance OL tenant j farmers' representation in the House of Com- j mons, and said that only by farmers' unions 'I t.\¡tr:g!:8:t the 88:1' '¿ t:t 01:;j-t 12 attained. Mr. J. P. Griffiths spoke at length upon the various advantages to be derived from the Farmers' Union. Alderman Davies com- plimented the farmers of the Llanwrtyd district on the way they had carried out their duties in the war agricultural scheme, making special mention of the secretary and chairman. Their reports had been a surprise to the whole county. He also referred to the fact that efforts were being made to establish a farm labourers' union in the county, and pointed out that it was not desirable that the labourers should be dominated by other labour unions. Mr. T. H. Jones also spoke. The Chairman proposed that a branch of the Farmers' Union be formed for the dis- trict. Mr. Ll. Jones seconded, and Mr. J. Elystan Lloyd supported the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Mr. E. E. Lewis was appointed chairman, and Mr. Rhys Williams, Pantyoityn, secretary, and collectors were also chosen.

W.A.A.C. and Land Army. RECRUITING RALLY AT BRECON. On Friday, the 26th inst., a Recruiting Rally. to obtain recruits for the W.A.A.C. and Women's Land Army will be held at Brecon. A detachment of about 50 members of each corps will arrive in the borough, and at 2 p.m. will be inspected by Col. Thorold, WesteriT Command, accompanied by Et.-Col. J. Going, D.S.O., commanding Depot S.W.B. The band of the S.W.B. will head the detachments in a march round the town. At the Town Hall at 8 p.m. a meeting will be held, which will be addressed by Col. Thorold, the Hon. Mrs Lyttleton, and other speakers, and the chair will be taken by the Mayor, supported by the High Sheriff (D. Powell, Esq.), and other lead- ing gentlemen. Every girl enrolled knows she is releasing a man for the front.